All of us are one

Chapter 98 The Lady of the Liang Family

the next morning.

When Jiang Yanming woke up, he felt dizzy and subconsciously thought that he had awakened a new identity.

So he tried to recall the background of his new identity in his mind, but no new memories appeared out of thin air.

"That was the feeling of a hangover..." Jiang Yanming frowned slightly.

Recalling that he had drunk three cups with Senior Liang yesterday and then passed out, it was clear that he had blacked out from drinking, his consciousness had become blurred, and he could not remember what happened afterward.

"I should drink less alcohol in the future, especially the kind that's supposed to be very nourishing," Jiang Yanming told himself silently. Then he got off the soft, unfamiliar bed and put on his coat.

"Young Alliance Leader."

Hearing the commotion inside, Leng Tong and Wang Chen pushed open the door and came in.

"Did you bring me back yesterday?" Jiang Yanming asked.

"Besides us, there are also top experts from the three major families. They left only after the young leader was settled," Leng Tong replied.

"I investigated last night, and there are quite a few experts living around this courtyard, most of them top-tier experts at the fourth level of the Qi Condensation Realm," Wang Chen said solemnly. "The three major families attach great importance to the safety of their young leader."

"Hmm." Jiang Yanming nodded, hesitated for a moment, and then asked, "Did I say anything nonsense after I got drunk yesterday?"

"No." Leng Tong and Wang Chen shook their heads.

"That's good." Jiang Yanming breathed a sigh of relief. He was afraid that he would say something inappropriate while drunk. Offending people was secondary; he was more afraid that his secret would be exposed.

After a quick wash, Jiang Yanming had just finished eating the breakfast that the Liang family had brought when he heard a noise coming from outside.

"Has Young Master Jiang woken up?" It was a young woman's voice.

"Who is it?" Jiang Yanming got up and went outside.

In the courtyard stood a young and beautiful woman with a smile. She was dressed in a smooth silk blue dress and held a round fan embroidered with peach blossoms in her hand. Her demeanor was impeccable, a typical image of a virtuous lady from the Divine Martial Kingdom.

"I am Liang Yuying, the legitimate daughter of the second branch of the Liang family." The woman in green covered her face with a round fan and bowed slightly. "I am here on the orders of the family head to invite Young Alliance Leader Jiang to a gathering."

"I'm sorry to trouble you, Miss." Jiang Yanming nodded slightly, then gestured for him to enter. "Please lead the way, Miss."

"Young Master Jiang, you're too kind." Liang Yuying nodded. "Please follow me, Young Master Jiang."

Although she lightly covered her face with a round fan, there was a faint smile in her eyes. She was very satisfied with the young leader of the alliance, Jiang.

In terms of family background, as the young leader of the Great River Alliance and the son of the Sword Saint of Broken Water, his family background is slightly superior to that of the Liang family.

As for him personally, he is handsome and exceptionally brave. He broke through to the second level of the Condensing Qi realm shortly after returning to the Divine Martial Kingdom. He will surely be able to join the ranks of the top in the future, and may even reach the pinnacle.

Jiang Yanming followed Liang Yuying. As soon as they left the courtyard, they saw two maids waiting outside. The maids immediately bowed respectfully upon seeing them and then followed behind them.

"The head of the family lives very close by, so I did not take a carriage. Please forgive me, Young Alliance Leader." Liang Yuying, with her graceful figure, led the way at a leisurely pace.

Jiang Yanming followed not far behind, and could smell a faint fragrance wafting over. He couldn't tell if it was the scent of the sachet or the natural fragrance of the Liang family lady ahead.

"I heard that the young alliance leader has entered the second stage of the Condensing Qi realm not long after returning to the country, which I greatly admire." Liang Yuying's words were full of admiration. She then slowed down and walked alongside Jiang Yanming. "I was born in the Divine Martial Kingdom and have been raised by my family since childhood. I am only at the first stage of the Condensing Qi realm now."

"The cultivation methods are different," Jiang Yanming replied calmly, maintaining a certain distance from the other party. "I have heard that the ladies of the Divine Martial Kingdom focus on correcting their posture and physique when practicing martial arts, rather than concentrating on tempering their bodies, so their cultivation efficiency is somewhat lower."

"Young Alliance Leader is right," Liang Yuying nodded in agreement. "If one focuses on tempering one's physique, one's figure will become distorted, which will cause trouble when it comes to marriage in the future."

The Liang family is the head of the three major families, and there are many women with extraordinary strength in the family. Most of them have become out of shape, with their bodies as strong as men. In any case, a lady like Liang Yuying cannot accept herself becoming like that.

"This lady is quite frank," Jiang Yanming praised.

Liang Yuying covered her face with a round fan and laughed, "Young Alliance Leader, you are joking. I am just telling the truth."

"Go to the left."

Just then, the two reached a fork in the road, and Liang Yuying quietly pointed out the direction.

After walking for a while, the group arrived at a courtyard gate.

Liang Yuying covered her face with a round fan and bowed slightly, saying, "This is the residence of the patriarch. I will not escort the young alliance leader inside."

"Thank you for leading the way, Miss." Jiang Yanming nodded, then led Leng Tong and Wang Chen into the courtyard.

When Liang Yuying saw Jiang Yanming and the other two enter the courtyard, her smile faded, and she turned and headed towards her own courtyard.

……

In the courtyard.

"Haha, welcome Young Master Jiang to my humble abode."

"Did the young leader sleep well last night?"

When Jiang Yanming and his two companions entered, they were greeted by Liang Qingteng and Liang Qingheng, two top experts, with smiling faces.

"Greetings, seniors." Jiang Yanming bowed respectfully.

"Young Alliance Leader, you're too kind." Liang Qingteng gestured for him to take a seat.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yanming followed the two into the living room.

Seeing that the two men did not sit in the main seats, but instead sat in the first and second seats on the left, he then sat in the second seat on the right.

Leng Tong and Wang Chen stood behind Jiang Yanming, acting as his guards.

"Our ancestor once said that the young leader has come to Bihai City to fulfill the bet he made with him," Liang Qingteng said. "Our ancestor has already instructed that each of our three families should select two legitimate daughters, and our three families have already made their choices. I wonder if the young leader would be willing to meet with these ladies?"

"I will leave it to the two seniors to arrange," Jiang Yanming replied, bowing respectfully.

Liang Qingteng and Liang Qingheng exchanged a glance and then announced the itinerary they had prepared.

"We know that Young Alliance Leader is in a hurry to return to the Four Kingdoms Alliance, so this meeting will only delay Young Alliance Leader for three days," Liang Qingteng said. "Today you will meet with the lady of the Liang family, tomorrow with the lady of the Wang family, and the day after with the lady of the Zhen family. What does Young Alliance Leader think?"

"Okay." Jiang Yanming nodded.

He could accept a delay of only three days.

"Excellent." Liang Qingheng smiled and nodded, then couldn't help but ask, "The lady who led the way for the young alliance leader just now was one of the two candidates from my Liang family. I wonder if the young alliance leader feels it's a good match?"

"Whether we are destined to meet remains to be seen," Jiang Yanming said with a smile. "Where should I, this junior, go to meet these two ladies?"

"It will be held in my Liang family garden," Liang Qingteng replied. "Young Alliance Leader, please wait a moment, I will have someone arrange the meeting immediately."

"Thank you for your help, senior." Jiang Yanming nodded slightly and waited quietly for instructions.

He preferred the demure ladies of the Divine Martial Kingdom to the free-spirited women of the Four Kingdoms Alliance.

In Jiang Yanming's view, Lucy, this top-tier rich and beautiful woman, is very different from the women of the Four Kingdoms Alliance. Her personality and temperament are closer to those of the gentle ladies of the Divine Martial Kingdom.

"Young Alliance Leader, the carriage is ready. Let's set off together." Liang Qingteng stood up, and Liang Qingheng beside him also stood up.

"Hmm?" Jiang Yanming asked in surprise.

Wasn't he going on a blind date? Two of the Liang family's top experts are going too, what's going on here?